When I finally decided that it was time to pop the question, I arrived at the reality of, ""I have no idea how to shop for or buy a ring!"" I immediately consulted my sister, and she agreed to help me pick out the perfect engagement ring. After having been to several jewelry stores trying to hone in on exactly what we were looking for, I found that I still had a multitude of questions regarding diamonds. What is the difference between G.I.A. and E.G.L.? What is the importance of the proportions of the stone? Do these things even matter?
During our first appointment with Jay, he gave us a 30 minute crash course in diamonds (tailored to the princess cut which we had decided upon), and we learned more than we had in the previous weeks of jewelry store searching and internet researching combined.
Not only was Jay extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his profession, but he was also incredibly patient. I wanted to give my fianc?e a ring that would make her smile for many years to come, but still maintain a reasonable budget. I knew I wanted a large stone but also a stone of high quality. Most jewelers would have been frustrated with my high demands and strict budget, but Jay never pressured me and he searched tirelessly until he found the perfect stone.
Once we got into the design of the ring, Jay was great about keeping us abreast of the progress and sent us several pictures of the mold. Again, Jay's patience prevailed as we came in several times to make minor tweaks to the mold before the final product was produced.
Oh and that final product... BEAUTIFUL. Despite all the pictures and molds that we had seen, my sister and I still gasped the first time that Jay showed us the ring. The weeks (maybe even months) of hard work had truly paid off, and we owe no bigger thank you than to Jay Yontef.
Another asset that Jay provides is reliability and assurance. Throughout the design process, Jay was always more than happy to answer the phone, listen to my questions, and put my worries to ease while not dismissing my concerns at the same time. I remember one specific occasion when I called Jay, forgetting that he was out of the country on vacation. He didn't answer the phone at the moment, but he returned my call within 5 minutes. This was just another testament to Jay?s passion for jewelry and his dedication to his clients.
All in all, Jay Yontef has the ability to take a potentially nagging process of designing a ring, and turn it into a memorable experience that you can't wait to repeat!
Pros: Friendly, Patient, Knowledgeable, and Trustworthy
Cons: None!
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